Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Ivan Provorov signs his ELC The Flyers are obviously high on Provorov to sign him to his entry level deal so soon after the draft: [The Hockey Writers- David Quackenbos] [CSNPhilly- Tim Panaccio] Prospect camp opens The Flyers open their development camp today in Voorhees: [Philly.com- Sam Carchidi] [Hockeybuzz- Bill Meltzer] Continue reading

View image | gettyimages.com According to reports, the Flyers have signed free agent goalie Michal Neuvirth to a two-year deal. Flyers have signed goalie Michal Neuvirth to two-year deal, $1.5 M in Year 1 and $1.75 million in Year 2 — Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2015 Neuvirth has a 2.73 GAA and .912 save percentage in 168 career NHL games spanning in seven seasons. The 27-year-old has played for Washington, Buffalo and the New York Islanders in his career. Neuvirth will replace Ray Emery, who had a 3.06 GAA and .894 save percentage last season, as backup to Steve... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Flyers keep Gagner #Flyers have informed Sam Gagner they will keep him. Didn’t waive him and not looking to trade him. — Dave Isaac (@davegisaac) June 30, 2015 The noon deadline to waive Sam Gagner has come and gone and he is still a member of the Philadelphia Flyers. He wanted to stay here: [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi] [Courier Post Online- Dave Isaac] Flyers trade Rinaldo High energy penalty machine Zac Rinaldo was traded to Boston for a 2017 3rd round pick. That is simply amazing:... Continue reading

View image | gettyimages.com Two days after his contract was traded to the Arizona Coyotes, former Flyer captain Chris Pronger was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Pronger played 18 seasons in the NHL with the Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks and the Flyers. He won the Stanley Cup in 2007 with Anaheim and also went to the Final twice, once with the Oilers in 2006 and again here in Philly in 2010. He enters the HHOF with Sergei Federov, Nicklas Lindstrom, Phil Housley, Angela Ruggiero, Peter Karmanos and Bill Hey. Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. NHL salary cap number released The cap ceiling will be $71.4 million dollars next season. The Flyers are at $69.3 million already: [NHL.com] [Kukla's Korner-Paul] The future in goal Ron Hextall is very aware of the organization's need to draft a future starting goaltender: [Courier Post Online-Dave Isaac] Our own Kevin Durso has a profile of a goalie prospect that might interest Hextall: [Flyerdelphia-Kevin Durso] If you want to check out some of this year's prospects, Kevin has profiles for many of the top... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Blackhawks win Stanley Cup The Chicago Blackhawks won their 3rd Stanley Cup in six years and Kimmo Timonen finally has his championship: [CSNPhilly.com- Tim Panaccio] [Puck Daddy- Sean Leahy] [Philly.com- Sam Carchidi] Prospect watch Frank Seravalli has a look at all of the Flyers current prospects. Frank will be leaving the Daily News to take a job with TSN in Canada soon, so I wanted to wish him good luck from everyone here at Flyerdelphia in his new position. Most people (me included) feel... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Flyers gearing up for deep draft Could the Flyers draft another defenseman? [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi] Dave Isaac looks at some possibilities for the Flyers at number seven: [Courier Post Online-Dave Isaac] Bill Meltzer with his thoughts on a few topics: [Hockeybuzz.com- Bill Meltzer] NHL Stanley Cup Final From the "not sure he gets it" category, the head of NBC Sports wants players to "shave their beards". What? [SportingNews.com- Jordan Heck ] [Kukla's Korner- Paul K.] The Lightning won game 3 in Chicago 3-2 last night,... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Defend and skate Dave Hakstol wants mobile defensemen to run his system: [CSNPhilly.com- Tim Panaccio] Can Hakstol succeed? Can Dave Hakstol lead the Flyers back to the promised land? [Philly.com-Bob Ford] [Courier Post Online-Dave Isaac] Coots a second line center? Could Sean Couturier be the Flyers second line center this season? [The Hockey Writers-David Quackenbos] NHL news and notes News and notes from last night's playoff game and from around the NHL: [Puck Daddy- Jen Neale] [Kukla's Korner-Paul K.] That's all for today, join... Continue reading

View image | gettyimages.com Breaking news This just in from the Flyers; they have signed 32 year old defenseman Yevgeni Medvedev to a contract. Details have not been released. Medvedev has spent the last 7 seasons playing in the KHL for Ak Bars Kazan. Update: The #flyers clearly believe in 32-year-old Russian defenceman Yevgeni Medvedev. He received a $3M, one-year deal. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 20, 2015 Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Hakstol is the man in Philly After a very successful college coaching career, Dave Hakstol becomes the 19th Flyers head man: [Philly.com- Mike Sielski] [The Hockey Writers- Eric Burton] [Flyerdelphia- Bill Meltzer] [CSNPhilly-Sarah Baicker] [Puck Daddy- Greg Wyshynski] What's next? Who will be the rest of the coaching staff next season? [Philly.com- Frank Seravalli] Big endorsement T.J Oshie and Jonathan Toews both offer praise of Dave Hakstol: [The 700 Level- Andrew Kulp] NHL news and notes Tampa Bay tied up their series with the... Continue reading

View image | gettyimages.com Breaking news The Flyers have announced that they have hired the 19th coach in team history, Dave Hakstol. In eleven seasons at the University of North Dakota, he amassed a 289-143-43 record. He took North Dakota to the Frozen Four seven times and never missed the NCAA tournament as head coach. Those looking for a Flyers connection, Ron Hextall's son Brett played for him as did Chris VandeVelde. He has also coached Jonathan Toews, T.J. Oshie and Travis Zajac among others. Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Babcock watch Mike Babcock is free to talk to any team. The Flyers are a favorite to sign him: [Philly.com- Frank Seravalli] [CSNPhilly.com] Wisdom of Bill Bill Meltzer updates us on the Worlds, Flyers and other things: [Hockeybuzz.com-Bill Meltzer] NHL updates A look at some Flyers draft candidates: [The Hockey Writers.com- Dave Quakenbos] [Flyerdelphia.com- Kevin Durso] [The Hockey Writers.com-Shawn Reznik] Stanley Cup playoff previews: [Puck Daddy-Josh Cooper] That's all for today, join us next time for more Between the Pipes. Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Babcock still mulling future Mike Babcock is still under contract until June 30th and he's in no rush to decide where he'll coach next season: [Courier Post Online- Dave Isaac] [Philly.com-Frank Seravalli] Prospect watch A couple of looks at some of the prospects in the college ranks for the Flyers: [Hockeybuzz.com-Bill Meltzer] [Pattison Ave.- Matt Bernot] Will any of the Flyers junior or minor league defensemen make the team out of camp? [CSNPhilly.com-Tom Dougherty] 2015 NHL Draft A look at some possible targets for... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. McLellan next Flyers coach? Todd McLellan and the San Jose Sharks have parted ways. Does he come to Philly next? [Philly.com- Sam Carchidi] [The Hockey Writers- Andy Dudones] [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio] [Hockeybuzz.com- Bill Meltzer] NHL Playoffs A look at the first round of the playoffs so far: [CSNPhilly.com-AP] [Kukla's Korner- Paul K.] Tommy Wiseau, star, writer and director of "The Room", the worst movie ever, shares his Stanley Cup Playoff bracket: [Puck Daddy- Josh Cooper] That's all for today, join us Saturday for more Between... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. So long, Chief Craig Berube was fired on Friday. The reasons are numerous: [The Hockey Writers-Matt Brauckmann] [Pattison Ave.-Scott] [Philly.com- Mike Sielski] [Courier Post Online- Dave Isaac] [Hockeybuzz-Bill Meltzer] So you're saying there's a chance? The Flyers have a small chance of winning tonight's draft lottery, but if they can they can draft Conner McDavid: [Philly.com- Frank Seravalli] [Puck Daddy- Greg Wyshynski] [The Hockey News-Brian Costello] NHL recaps A look at last night's playoff action: [Kukla's Korner-Paul K.] [NHL.com] That's all for today, join... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Chief no more? Will Craig Berube be fired? Should he be? (The answer is YES to both of those questions): [Philly.com-Frank Seravalli] [The Hockey Writers- Matt Braukmann] [Pattison Ave.- Scott] Lecavalier not happy Vincent Lecavalier let loose on head coach Craig Berube yesterday: [Courier Post Online-Dave Isaac] [Philly.com- Sam Carchidi] Wisdom of Bill Bill Meltzer does a clean up of clean out day and touches on a few other topics: [Hockeybuzz.com-Bill Meltzer] NHL Playoff preview The Stanley Cup playoffs begin tomorrow, here are some... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. At least we have a goalie Steve Mason had a very good year and the Flyers were unable to take advantage of it: [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi] [The Hockey Writers- Matt Brauckmann] [Courier Post Online- Dave Isaac] Flyers-Isles preview A preview of tonight's game: [Hockeybuzz.com-Bill Meltzer] [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Riday] [Courier Post Online- Dave Isaac] ICYMI A late Easter gift for everyone. This will keep me happy all offseason: [Reddit.com] NHL news and notes Recaps of last nights action: [Kukla's Korner- George Malik] [Puck Daddy- Sean Leahy] That's... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. New beginning for Nick Schultz Signed as a 7th defenseman, Nick Schultz has had a steady season for the Flyers: [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio] [Philly.com-Frank Seravalli] [CourierPostOnline.com- Dave Isaac] Scoring title in reach The Flyers have never had an Art Ross trophy winner. Jake Voracek is trying to become the first: [Philly.com- Marc Narducci] [CSNPhilly.com- Tim Panaccio] World Championships up next Jake Voracek and several other Flyers will be heading to the World Championships in the Czech Republic after the season: [Hockeybuzz.com-Bill Meltzer] [Philly.com-Frank Seravalli] NHL... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Riding the storm out Ron Hextall seems ready to make some changes for next season, but hasn't tipped his hand yet: [Philly.com-Marc Narducci] Bye-bye Berube? It's looking like Craig Berube might be let go. Bill Meltzer explains why this is probably a good idea: [Hockeybuzz.com-Bill Meltzer] Where did it all go wrong? Why are the Flyers missing out on the playoffs? Some thoughts: [The Hockey Writers- Matt Brauckmann] Back to the future Should the Flyers look to sign UFA Justin Williams in the offseason?... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Cousins gets the call With R.J. Umberger out for the rest of the season and Matt Read on paternity leave, Nick Cousins gets a chance with the big club: [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi] Flyers- Canucks preview The Flyers travel to Vancouver looking to avenge a bad January home loss to the Canucks: [Hockeybuzz.com-Bill Meltzer] [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Riday] [Flyerdelphia.com-Rob Riches] Keep the band together Dave Isaac thinks the Flyers need to keep the core group together: [Courier Post Online.com-Dave Isaac] NHL news and notes A look at last... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage Umberger out for season R.J. Umberger will have surgery to repair an abdominal injury and will miss the rest of the season:[Philly.com- Sam Carchidi] [CSNPhilly.com] Flyer-Red Wings preview The Flyers host Detroit in a matinee contest:[CSNPhilly.com- Tom Doughery] [Flyerdelphia.com- Rob Riches] ICYMI The Flyers signed two college free agents: [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi] [CourierPostOnline.com-Dave Isaac] [Flyerdelphia.com-Rob Riches] That's all for today, join us on Tuesday for another Between the Pipes. Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Chief cause Craig Berube deserves his share of the blame: [Philly.com- Frank Seravalli] [Philly.com- Sam Carchidi] Playing for next season Jobs are on the line as the Flyers play out the string: [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio] Could Mike Babcock be the answer as the head coach? [The Hockey Writers-Andy Dudones] Game 68 preview The Flyers host the Dallas Stars tonight: [Courier Post Online-Dave Isaac] [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Riday] NHL news and notes News and notes from last night's action: [Puck Daddy-Sean Leahy] [Kukla's Korner-Paul K.] That's all for... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Afternoon delight The Flyers travel to Boston for a huge showdown with the Bruins: [Philly.com-Marc Narducci] [Courier Post Online-Dave Isaac] [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio] Reese out as goalie coach Jeff Reese and the Flyers have parted ways: [Philly.com-Frank Seravalli] [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio] Game preview A preview of this afternoon's game: [Hockeybuzz-Bill Meltzer] [Flyerdelphia-Rob Riches] [Courier Post Online-Dave Isaac] NHL news and notes News and notes from around the league: [Puck Daddy-Sean Leahy] That's all for today, join us on Tuesday for the next Between the Pipes. Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Flyers trade Coburn, Timonen The Flyers started the rebuild by trading their top defense pair away:[ Flyerdelphia- Kevin Durso] [Philly.com-Frank Seravalli] [Courier Post Online-Dave Isaac] [Pattison Ave.- Scott T.] Hextall looking to the future The future's looking bright with multiple draft picks and a crop of young defensemen, but there is more to do: [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio] [Philly.com-Sam Donnellon] [CBS Local.com-Andrew Porter] Flyers extend Bellemare Pierre-Edouard Bellemare signed a two year extension yesterday: [Philly.com-Frank Seravalli] [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio] Flames-Flyers preview If the Orange and Black want... Continue reading

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Back in the hunt The Flyers current hot streak has them eyeing a possible playoff berth: [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi] [Pattison Ave.-Erik Yost] [Courier Post Online-Dave Isaac] [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio] [The Hockey News- Adam Proteau] Getting healthy at the right time Steve Mason and Kimmo Timonen are almost ready for action: [Courier Post Online-Dave Isaac] Del Zotto stepping up Michael Del Zotto has been a pleasant surprise and has returned to the form he showed early in his career: [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio] [Philly.com-Mike Sielski] Flyers-Canes preview A look... Continue reading